top of page

Feel the Energy

Feel the Energy is a Gentle Tai Chi move that is the partner move to Around the Platter. It reminds us to not only be grateful for the mundane daily repititions in life but also the little things that can be a challenge when attempting to do those things.


This move is the same as Stir the Energy.


This move is part of Gentle Tai Chi Sequences Part 1.

<

>

breathing lady.png

Breathing

Breath Out shifting forward
Breath In shifting back

symbology.png
Visualization
and
Philosophy
Philosopher.png

As you prepare to practice Feel the Energy imagine a large round platter suspended horizontally in front of you. It is as wide as your body is. This platter is the same platter that you imagine when practicing Around the Platter. The platter represents all of the repetitive self-care activities that you do every day such as getting dressed, eating meals, brushing your teeth, showering or bathing, grooming hair, using the toilet, etc.


As your  fingers trace the bottom of the platter your are reminded to be grateful for each of the times you went to do one of these things and something was amiss: out of toothpaste, no clean underwear, milk is sour, etc. Your gratitude is for the fact that the repetitive things you are attempting to do are still a part of your daily life. 


When things are amiss, it is a challenge, but it is preferrable to being in the situation where we no longer needi to or physically are not able to do those things. We are being reminded to be grateful, even when there is a bothersome challenge, that something such as illness, injury, disease, or disorder has not taken away the ability nor the need to do our daily repetitive tasks.


This move is also known as Stir the Energy.

purpose.png
Purpose/ Benefits
Benefits.png

Practicing Feel the Energy reminds us that every day, many times a day, we have a variety of reasons to be grateful. Expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits. Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood, and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease. 


Specifically: 

  1. Being thankful, even for small things, can help lower stress levels, which is beneficial for overall health. 

  2. Research suggests that gratitude may positively impact immune function, potentially reducing the risk of illness. 

  3. Some studies indicate that gratitude may help alleviate chronic pain and improve pain tolerance. 

  4. Gratitude can help lower blood pressure, contributing to better cardiovascular health.

bottom of page